Japan Machinery Orders Unexpectedly Slide on Strong Yen, Global Slowdown

Japan’s machinery orders unexpectedly fell for a second straight month in October, signaling that a slowing global economy and the strong yen are prompting companies to postpone investment.

China warns of 'severe challenges' to exports to West

China faces "severe challenges" to its exports due to economic difficulties in key Western markets, the country's commerce ministry has warned.

Jeweller Chow Tai Fook launches Hong Kong share sale

Jeweller Chow Tai Fook says it aims to raise up to HK$22bn ($2.8bn) by going public on the Hong Kong stock exchange.

Mallya plays down Mumbai Airports' cash-and-carry decision

Playing down the Mumbai Airport decision asking Kingfisher Airlines to operate under cash-and-carry mode from Saturday, promoter Vijay Mallya on Friday said there was nothing 'big' about it and the airline would fly full schedule.

China non-manufacturing sector contracts

China's non-manufacturing sector contracted in November, according to the latest data, as Beijing begins to ease its monetary policy amid signs of a slowdown in the world's second largest economy.

Minister: Japan corp governance on par with US

TOKYO (AP) — Economy Minister Yukio Edano defended Japan's corporate governance practices Friday amid an ongoing accounting scandal at Olympus Corp. that has tainted the country's image.

Thai Corporate Bond Offerings Plunge 91% in November as Floods Curb Growth

Thai companies sold the least amount of baht-denominated bonds in November since January 2008, as the nation’s worst flooding in almost 70 years curbs growth and saps demand from private investors.